Gibbs knows the answer to her question but he can’t give it publicly lest it alienate our Turkish “ally” and Palestinian “partner in peace.” For the brutal truth, you need a grant of anonymity:

With much of the world expressing fury over the raid, the contrast with Washington’s muted response could not have been more striking.

“The situation is that they’re so isolated right now that it’s not only that we’re the only ones who will stick up for them,” said an American official. “We’re the only ones who believe them — and what they’re saying is true.”

The official was referring to Israeli protestations — backed by Israel Defense Forces video — that their solders were attacked by passengers on a ship headed for Gaza with humanitarian aid, when they boarded the ship in what the Israelis concede were international waters.

Thanks to the White House, the Security Council resolution that passed didn’t explicitly condemn Israel but merely the unspecified “acts” that led to deaths on the ship. That was their concession to the actual truth of what happened, and diplomatically it’s probably the best they could have done. As for Helen, I realize that she’s the “grand dame of the press corps” or whatever, but if we’re going to reduce Q&A with Gibbs into a soapbox for the reporters present, let’s dispense with the actual journalists there like Tapper and Major Garrett and send in people like O’Reilly and Olbermann to rant at him instead. What you lose in information you’ll gain in entertainment!

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“The situation is that they’re so isolated right now that it’s not only that we’re the only ones who will stick up for them,” said an American official. “We’re the only ones who believe them — and what they’re saying is true.”

Great thing about being the sole superpower: It really only matters what you think. Zimbabwe’s opinion is worth less than an average toddler’s.

Hmmm, lets see, Turkish and Palestinian Muslims attempt to run Israeli blockade, get themselves killed for their efforts and who is surprised that Israel is portrayed as the bad guys? Who is shocked that Madam Uglyfly wants the US to condemn Israel? Who is shocked that the Obama Administration has refused to openly support Israel?

“The situation is that they’re so isolated right now that it’s not only that we’re the only ones who will stick up for them,” said an American official.

This “american official” is a fool; Israel is used to working in so called “isolation” – where everyone quietly congratulates and applauds, and publicly protests and condemns for the fear of oil rich jihadis. this is not new. The watered down resolution and moving on has more to do with very pressing issue of Iran and not getting derailed with some hamas-flotilla side show.

I’d like to see the results of a real investigation, personally. This was the premier Israeli defense team, and it certainly has blown up.

Why?

AnninCA on June 1, 2010 at 5:21 PM

Duh. Let’s see….could it have something to do with a bunch of people attacking a small group of highly trained and heavily-armed Commandos with sticks, chairs, and anything else they could grab, after receiving inumerable warnings to turn back? Keep in mind this group of ships was intentionally running a blockade to supply another group who has been firing rockets into Israel for years?

The only way to make sure someone like that goes unnoticed is not to notice her. I understand that she is – in some sick way amusing – like laughing at your drunk uncle at a family reunion – but she is expressing the views of lots of people sitting in that room (and Gibbs for all we know)so I wonder if it is just better to ignore her – after all anyone reading this post already knows what a disgusting person she is.

Really? Nothing about Al Gore separating? If it was Dick Cheney, every libtard blog on the planet would have a dozen smug headlines about every possible reason why they broke up. Just more evidence conservatives are nicer than liberals.

Really? I notice she’s garnering comments from you. I just look to real evidence.

She’s not yet totally irrelevant. And for an elderly lady?

I’d say that speaks volumes.

AnninCA on June 1, 2010 at 5:24 PM

oh ann. You again confuse garnering comments with relevance. See how your posts garner comments here? Everyone points and laughs at Helen. You must think you are the most influential poster here if garnering comments is your barometer. When you post stupid comments and everyone feels the need to call you out on it that doesn’t make you relevant. The same applies to Helen. You two seem to have a lot in common…

I’d like to see the results of a real investigation, personally. This was the premier Israeli defense team, and it certainly has blown up.

Why?

AnninCA on June 1, 2010 at 5:21 PM

Why? Because they wanted to treat these so called peace keepers as human beings, and give them the benefit of the doubt on what they were actually transporting into Gaza….all the while knowing, they were formed from a group with AQ, and with a game plan before they ever left the shores of Turkey.

After several warnings to turn back, they forged forward. After being warned the ship would be boarded…they cried out rallying cries, and then gathered weapons, and went into action….only to be returned with paint balls. When after all that, they were hell bent on beating, and killing the Israelis, the Israelis, AFTER seeking permission, were allowed to defend themselves. Unfortunately with brutal force. I for one, can’t blame them. It’s called self preservation.

So now what’s the thinking here? If you’re attacked, just sit back and take it? Israel doesn’t think so, and neither do I. They are an ally of the United States, and it amazes me that there is really any question to this, with all the evidence already out there to see, and read.

The Facts:
1) A naval blockade is an Act of War.
2) Egypt and Israel are blockading Gaza to prevent weapons from being smuggled in.
3) All humnitarian shipments into GAZA are allowed to enter Gaza through Israel or EGYPT after they are searched for weapons.
4) Running a Naval Blockade is an Act of War.
5) You may seize or sink a ship running a Naval Blockade.

Oh, and before we go to far, remember that North Korea torpedoed a South Korean ship and there is no UN outrage.

oh ann. You again confuse garnering comments with relevance. See how your posts garner comments here? Everyone points and laughs at Helen. You must think you are the most influential poster here if garnering comments is your barometer. When you post stupid comments and everyone feels the need to call you out on it that doesn’t make you relevant. The same applies to Helen. You two seem to have a lot in common…

Ampersand on June 1, 2010 at 5:30 PM

I simply log in and post from time to time. Seriously, don’t like my opinions? Skip over them.

I personally logged in last night, and there was a completely weird conversation about bi-racial marriages.

I simply couldn’t even relate to the posts, and I skipped over the entire dialogue.

They should have been smarter than to let this happen. That’s really the problem.

AnninCA on June 1, 2010 at 5:30 PM

this reminds me of the “she shouldn’t have dressed like a slut if she didn’t want to get groped” defense.

Personally I blame those stinking Jooos for attacking those nice peace activist’s clubs with their heads. Didn’t y’all see that Joooo repeatedly attack that one peaceful passengers knife with his body?

“The situation is that they’re so isolated right now that it’s not only that we’re the only ones who will stick up for them,” said an American official. “We’re the only ones who believe them — and what they’re saying is true.”

To be used by O to force Israel to cut Jerusalem in half. And then bring Israel to her knees. It is the only reason O is letting an anonymous official say something in support of Israel. Well, that and the money from American Jews for 2012. Just watch.

When it comes to spin, AnninCA is a whirling dervish of liberal misdirection and dishonesty. “I simply would like to hear the real facts.” Uh-huh. She’s just “asking questions” because she’s a “truth teller,’ see?!?!

At least the Organizing for America trolls have improved their techniques from the usual obscene sexual, scatological rants.